Quantitative skills are more in demand that ever, forming an essential basis for successful careers in ecology, conservation, and animal and human health. This Masters programme provides specific training in data collection, modelling and statistical analyses as well as generic research skills. It is offered by the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, a grouping of top researchers who focus on combining field data with computational and genetic approaches to solve applied problems in epidemiology and conservation.Encompasses key skills in monitoring and assessing biodiversity critical for understanding the impacts of environmental change. Covers quantitative analyses of ecological and epidemiological data critical for animal health and conservation. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).The programme provides a strong grounding in scientific writing and communication, statistical analysis, and experimental design. It is designed for flexibility, to enable you to customise a portfolio of courses suited to your particular interests.You will gain core skills and knowledge across a wide range of subjects that will enhance your selection chances for competitive PhD programmes. Graduate jobs can be found in the UK, Europe, Central America and Africa in national government, health institutes, NGOs and academia.